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BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCatch Noel Coward's "improbable farce in three acts" at The UnderstudyExit, Pursued by a Play Reading is a new reading series where Chicago’s best and most beloved actors find themselves chased by rabid, unrehearsed, theatrical comedies - desperately trying to stay ahead, as they strive to tickle your fancy, brighten your heart, and warm the […]
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KAPWA II: Shake, Rattle and Roll (18+)
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA ~sp0okY~ Filipinx variety show produced by The Understudy and The Rizal Center.Who says the sequel isn't as good? October is Filipino-American History Month, and the KAPWA Variety Show is back with more killer performances from local Fil-Am artists. Join us as we celebrate community in times of fear with scary good food, songs, storytelling, […]
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A Conversation with Shanésia Davis: Nine Questions
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy a conversation with editor Shanésia Davis on her book Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enoughCome join us for a reading and a facilitated discussion on Nine questions every actor of color should consider when tokenism is not enough with Shanésia Davis!This is a free event. Doors open […]
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The Creative Workspace
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p - 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~A weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]
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The Creative Workspace
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p - 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~A weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]
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The Nosy Bitch: A Live Advice Show
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor all the queers in the Chicagoland area that need some advice or for the chismosas that wanna listen to some hot goss - come through!are you a queer and/or trans in chicago with oodles of issues that your friends are tired of hearing about? has your therapist given up on you? is posting on […]
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The Creative Workspace
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA space where creatives and artists can write, craft, read, journal, and crochet every Wednesday from 7p - 10p. Hosted by Jett & Friends~A weekly space where artists can maHave a creative project you wanna finish or just need a late night-ish place to get some journaling done? Orrr — would you just like to […]
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Fem/Them Comedy Open Mic at The Understudy
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIf you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti Thaker and Jordan LevenePreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics! If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! WHAT’S THE PLAN? • 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early, wonder […]
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